![]() A cool design feature is the entire cluster of instrumentation is housed in a futuristic, clear plastic sphere, which integrates into the front head-light. Not the best, I much prefer a gauge that tells me what the level is at all times. When riding at night it is so bright that it becomes distracting. Oops… But, never fear, there is a orange light that starts to glow when the fuel level drops below about 1.5litres. Perhaps it was meant to be a fuel gauge, but Piaggio forgot to add it. The speedo, although not moving very fast, performed almost perfectly, only being out by 2 kph, showing 48kph at 50kms, unfortunately the large gauge mounted to the left of it did…er.nothing. ok maybe only if the person being picked was a pretty easy sale. In that time a 2008 Yamaha Jog could have done the zero to fifty sprint twice. The 0-50kph test proved what I had thought: It only managed 19.9sec, which is pretty shocking and the slowest scooter we have ever reviewed. On the flat is cruises comfortably at 50-60km (30 - 37mph) and I managed a top speed run of 65km,(40.3mph) that’s a good top speed, but unfortunately its takes an eon to get there. I was forced to the side and cars cruised by doing almost double my speed.ugh. Most 50cc scooters slow down a little when heading up a hill, but the Zip also stops, no really it does! Hitting a small hill, perhaps a 100m climb the bike could only push me up at 30kph(18mph). Once again, when there is a small incline any excess weight, be that rider or a full tank of fuel causes the speed to drop away much too quickly. On the road the Zip feels light and maneuverable, it is low to the ground and weighs approx 92-95kgs wet, the official dry weigh is 89kg. The 50cc Zip comes with 10†alloy rims and 175mm hydraulic disc brake up front, and the obligatory drum on the rear. Piaggio do produce a 100cc 4 stroke model which we haven't reviewed yet and I imagine that it would be great bike, as the only real issue I have with the 50cc Zip is the depressing lack of mumbo The lights are modern, stylish and well built, everything is great. The plastics used are great, the seat is well designed with a good quality covering. Piaggio have, as per usual, set the bar with build quality. It’s a real shame that it's so slow, as the Zip looks sleek and modern it’s a sexy little number. and then only if you weigh less than anorexic midget (little person?). I firmly believe the restricted, 50cc, four-stroke motor in this scooter only has just enough power to get around in a flat area. Before I even start this review I have to get this out the open… This will properly shock you, but….The Piaggio Zip ‘08 off the showroom floor, is so slow that it is almost dangerous. ![]()
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